Passenger Side Airbag On-Off Switch

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The Passenger Airbag On-Off Switch allows the customer to turn the passenger airbag function ON or OFF. The OFF indicator will be illuminated whenever the switch is turned to the off position and for 2 seconds at ignition on for an indicator bulb test. The switch assembly is mounted in the center of instrument panel to make the OFF indicator visible to all front seat occupants.

WARNING: ALWAYS CHECK THE PASSENGER AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCH POSITION BEFORE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. A SWITCH IN THE WRONG POSITION INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A COLLISION.

To operate, insert the ignition key into the switch keyhole, push key in to release the internal plunger, and rotate to the desired switch position. The spring-loaded locking plunger prevents the user from leaving the key in the switch. The key will be automatically ejected when force is not applied. The ignition key is the only key or object that should ever be inserted into the switch.

NOTE: Do not turn the On-Off switch with the ignition on.

The ACM continuously monitors the resistance of the Passenger Airbag On-Off Switch circuits to identify the switch position and provide circuit diagnostics. The on-off switch ON position resistance is 175 to 190 ohms and the OFF position resistance is 820 to 870 ohms. If the on-off switch circuits are open, shorted to ground or battery the ACM will set active and stored DTC. Upon receiving a switch diagnostic trouble code the airbag warning indicator, in the instrument cluster, will be turned on by the ACM. Whenever the airbag warning indicator is illuminated, the ACM should be the first module interrogated.

WARNING: IGNORING THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IN YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL COULD MEAN THE PASSENGER AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCH IS NOT FUNCTIONAL AND THE AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY IF AN IMPACT OCCURS. IF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT TURNS ON WHILE DRIVING, THE AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCH SETTING WILL REMAIN FUNCTIONAL FOR THAT KEY CYCLE. IF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN AT THE NEXT KEY ON AND STAYS LIT FOR MORE THAN 6-8 SECONDS, THE ACM WILL DEFAULT TO PASSENGER AIRBAG ON.